Movie Monday asked this week about child stars. Bailee Madison is one those few who I'll gladly be following in the future. Too many of my old favourites, nowadays grown up actors and actresses, are either having troubles with the law or have died, like Edward Furlong and Brad Renfro (both who have been mentioned here before). So this time I'll pick someone not so familiar, Jonathan Brandis.

Brandis was born in 1976 and started his acting career when only five years old. He rose from TV commercials to the star roles in The Neverending Story 2 and Steven Spielberg's adventurous series Sea Quest. Unfortunately Brandis joined the famous and sad club of 27-year-olds in November 2003. Although his death was a suicide, it was a total surprise and raised many questions. So sad.

In case you're wondering what other child stars are nowadays up to, check this!

JUNE. 30-something. Architect by day, dancer and photographer by night. Lover of kittens, raw cakes and mornings that never end. An aesthetic who's mind is full of different crafting ideas but who rarely transfers them into reality. A redhead always dreaming about new sneakers and time to watch more movies. A girlfriend, music enthusiast and jedi knight.

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